Recycle Week

28

Sep2018

Recycle Week has begun and once again is packed full of recycling events lined up across the country. While the overwhelming focus is on 2018's hot topic of plastic waste, other causes are finding their voice. From individual eco-warriors to council bodies, everyone is keen to convey their own green message.

At Re-Gen Waste, we believe this is a great chance to get informed and take positive action.

What is Recycling Week?

Now in its 15th year, Recycling Week has gone from strength from strength and become a platform for a plethora of groups to raise the profile of green ideas and initiatives. This year the strapline is 'Recycle. We Do. Because It Matters', which centres around W.R.A.P.'s practical message. In the lead up to the event's launch, the organisers toured with the words 'WE DO' to promote their cause.

In this sense, Recycle Week is the time to explain why people should recycle and what their efforts achieve. With such a constant bombardment to recycle, there are fears that people will become disillusioned with the issue. By setting a clear theme each year, Recycle Week aims to simplify the message and answer the public's questions on recycling.

What can we learn from Recycle Week?

Many organisations are using this time to dispel recycling myths and answer those longstanding questions. Somerset council have used the week to remind people of what they can and can't recycle. In this sense, Recycle Week can help get a consistent message to families and help give some refresher lessons in recycling. The same council have also set new targets this week, aiming to divert waste from landfill to incinerators by 2020.

Meanwhile, Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) have their own smart waste message, and they're talking cleaning products. In an attempt to encourage more plastic recycling, they are showcasing the results of recycled plastics such as drain pipes and waterproof clothes. ZWS are hoping that people identify more recyclable plastics when they see tangible results.

Fulltime Recycling.

Recycle Week is just one week, however, improving recycling is an all year challenge. At Re-Gen, we work tirelessly throughout the year to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill by applying the most modern technologies. Onsite we can process plastic, aluminium and more, creating the raw materials for new products.

As well as our work, we also firmly believe in the importance of education in improving recycling rates. To learn more about our work, like our Facebook page here or follow us on Twitter.